Early 2026 NBA mock draft: Meet the four contenders for the No. 1 pick
There’s considerable excitement around next year’s draft class thanks to four players vying for the top spot.
Which rookies should you roster in 2025-26?
Andre Snellings looks at what fantasy managers can expect from Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and others.
LeBron opts in for $52.6M, watching L.A. moves
LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. James intends to closely monitor the Lakers’ moves and whether the team is positioning itself to field a title-contending roster.
Sources: Thunder to extend big man Williams
Thunder center/forward Jaylin Williams is signing a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the franchise, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Swing a trade? Sign a star? How all 30 NBA teams ace their offseason
ESPN’s NBA insiders map out the perfect summer for every team.
Hall of Famer Wilkens feted with statue in Seattle
Lenny Wilkens, the legendary former SuperSonics player, coach and executive, was honored Saturday as the first person to have a statue unveiled outside Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle.
Sources: Batum opts out; interest in Clips return
There’s mutual interest between Nicolas Batum and the Clippers in a new deal together after the veteran forward opted out, sources told ESPN.
Harper: Spurs will ‘make the playoffs’ in 2026
No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper delivered a message to the loyal fans of the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, proclaiming at the team’s “Family Cookout,” that the new-look club is “going to make the playoffs,” following a six-year postseason drought.
Sources: Dubs tender qualifying offer to Kuminga
The Golden State Warriors officially tendered Jonathan Kuminga a $7.9 million qualifying offer which will make the forward a restricted free agent as expected, sources confirmed.
Sources: Mitchell aims to stay with Heat for $24M
Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell intends to sign a two-year, $24 million deal to remain with the Miami Heat, sources told ESPN.